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RESOURCE: Mining Large Datasets for the Humanities

Sep

11

2014

Peter Leonard (Yale University) presented a paper, “Mining Large Datasets for the Humanities” at the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) World Library and Information Congress in Lyon, France. The abstract states: This paper considers how libraries can support humanities scholars in working with large digitized collections of cultural material. Although disciplines such ...

CFP: Digital Humanities 2015

Sep

11

2014

The Digital Humanities 2015 conference, to be held June 29 – July 3, 2015, in Sydney, Australia, is accepting proposals. Session types include: posters (abstract maximum 750 words); short papers (abstract maximum 1500 words); long papers (abstract maximum 1500 words); multiple paper sessions, including panels (regular abstracts + approximately 500-word overview); and pre-conference workshops and ...

CFP: Library Publishing Forum 2015

Sep

11

2014

The Library Publishing Coalition is accepting proposals for the second Library Publishing Forum, to be held March 29 – 30, 2015, in Portland, Oregon. The Coalition welcomes individual papers/presentations, posters, full panels (3-5 speakers), birds of a feather discussions, lightning panels (5-8 speakers), and workshops on the theme: “Creating and Supporting Sustainable Publishing Programs.” The ...

JOB: Associate Director of Library Technology and Digital Initiatives, Colgate University

Sep

11

2014

From the job description: “The Colgate University Libraries seek a collegial and thoughtful individual to provide forward-thinking, collaborative, and results-oriented leadership for the Colgate University Libraries (CUL) through planning and implementation of new technology and the management and support of library legacy technologies involving information systems and digital infrastructure and programs. Reporting to the University ...

JOB: Digital Scholarship Librarian, Claremont Colleges

Sep

11

2014

From the job advertisement: “The DSL will develop educational and programmatic activities with consortial partners, and assess the scholarly communication efforts and needs of the Claremont Colleges. This librarian will provide guidance and support to faculty and students on copyright and intellectual property rights management issues. The DSL will represent the library in rapidly developing ...

RESOURCE: Introducing Digital Humanities Work to Undergraduates: An Overview

Aug

19

2014

Adeline Koh’s (Richard Stockton College) article in the Journal of Hybrid Pedagogy, “Introducing Digital Humanities Work to Undergraduates: An Overview,” outlines several DH projects that can be implemented in primarily undergraduate institutions, including “less well-funded institutions [that] might not find it as easy to commit to providing the frameworks to build successful digital humanities projects.” ...

RESOURCE: CSV Fingerprints

Aug

19

2014

Victor Powell has released CSV Fingerprints, a tool for spotting errors in CSV files, such as instances “when the data itself has a comma in it.” As Powell describes, The idea is to provide a birdseye view of the file without too much distracting detail. The idea is similar to Tufte’s Image Quilts…a qualitative view, ...

CFP: ACLS Digital Innovation Fellowships

Aug

19

2014

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is accepting applications for Digital Innovation Fellowships. The program seeks to “provide [PhD holding] scholars the means to pursue intellectually significant projects…that help advance digital humanistic scholarship by broadening understanding of its nature and exemplifying the robust infrastructure necessary for creating such works.” Fellows should plan to complete their ...

CFP: IMLS National Leadership Grants for Libraries

Aug

19

2014

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting preliminary proposals for National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-Libraries). The IMLS is offering informational webinars for groups interested in learning more about the application process; webinars will be held August 20 at 3:00pm and September 16 at 3:00pm ET. The three strategic priorities of the grant are: ...

JOB: Digital Initatives Librarian, Rochester Institute of Technology

Aug

19

2014

From the job description: This position will lead TWC staff in the identification of digital resource needs and solutions. Identify and lead new digital and open access initiatives. Assist with staff training related to digital collections and technologies. Supervise both permanent staff and student employees working on digital and open access initiatives. Formulate policies, procedures ...

JOB: Digital Projects & Technologies Librarian, University of Toronto

Aug

19

2014

From the position announcement: Responsibilities: Creates and enhances appropriate software frameworks for Digital Scholarship Unit (DSU) initiatives. Designs, develops and analyzes dynamic web and mobile-enhanced applications, systems and tools. Maintains and improves existing DSU-related systems and applications and works closely with campus technical staff to develop and maintain supporting infrastructure. Provides project planning and management, ...